Akshay Hiranandani Takes Over the Reins of Serentica Renewables as CEO Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy A decarbonisation platform that looks to accelerate the energy transition for energy-intensive industries, Serentica Renewables has announced the appointment of Akshay Hiranandani as the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Hiranandani will work closely with Pratik Agarwal, Director, Serentica Renewables. Commenting on the appointment, Pratik Agarwal, Director, Serentica Renewables, said, “We are elated to have […] Read more
Saurabh Mashruwala Steps Into the Role of CFO at Torrent Power Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Torrent Power, which delves into power generation, transmission, distribution and manufacturing and supply of power cables, has onboarded Saurabh Mashruwala as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment follows the resignation of Lalit Malik, who attributed health reasons to it. “Accepted the resignation tendered by Lalit Malik from the position of CFO and Whole Time […] Read more
RBI Releases Guidelines To Banks For Acceptance Of Green Deposits Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a dedicated set of guidelines to the Indian banks and Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFCs) for accepting green deposits effective June 1, 2023. The move will likely boost the country’s financing of renewable energy projects. As per the mandate of the RBI, the financial institutions will extend the […] Read more
Powerica Ltd Entitled To Compensation Due To Rise of GST Rates Post-Contract, Rules CERC Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest Order, while hearing a petition filed by Powerica Limited, has ruled that the change of Goods and Service Tax (GST) rates after receiving a contract was a deemed case of ‘change of law.’ Accordingly, the regulatory body also ordered compensation to the wind energy company on […] Read more
ADB, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Collaborate for Grid & BESS Enhancement in Delhi Updated On Mon, Apr 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), the distribution arm of Tata Power, have announced that they have signed an agreement to subscribe to non-convertible debentures for Rs 1.5 billion ($18.2 million) to enhance Delhi’s power distribution through grid enhancements. The agreement also involves a $2 million grant to partially […] Read more
EBRD, GCF Support 500 MW Wind Farm In Egypt; To Be Largest In Africa Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a senior secured loan of up to $100 million to Red Sea Wind Energy for the development, construction and operation of a new 500 MW onshore wind farm located in the Gulf of Suez area in Egypt. The loan consists of a portion of up […] Read more
South Pole And Oorja To Use New D-RECs For India’s Diesel Problem Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The D-REC Initiative, a new not-for-profit platform to deliver internationally recognised guarantees of origin from distributed renewable energy, has announced that its new market mechanism and technology has been adopted by farming-as-a-service company, Oorja Development Solutions, and climate advisory and finance business, South Pole, to support last-mile communities in India transition to renewable energy. Approximately […] Read more
India’s Energy Transition – State of Play and Interesting Lead Indicators Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Energy Transition has transformed from mere buzz word a decade ago to a ray of hope for our future. A nation’s energy transition journey encapsulates a wide gamut of subjects – policies, schemes, finances, economic growth, technology. In a series of articles to be published, we will explore these subjects pertaining to India. But from […] Read more
“Market coupling can help to create a more integrated and efficient Indian electricity market” Prabhajit Sarkar, PXIL Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL), launched in 2008, is India’s first institutionally promoted Power Exchange promoted by NSE (National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.) & NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange). As the Managing Director & CEO of PXIL since May 2018, Prabhajit Kumar Sarkar has turned around PXIL into a profitable and fast-growing organisation. […] Read more
